After a rough few years topped off by recently quitting her job, single mom Juniper ("June") decides that she needs some time away to find herself, so she leaves her 7-year-old son Hudson with his father and books a month-long retreat at the Walker Hills guest ranch. She doesn't make the best first impression when she stumbles off the bus drunk, but she still manages to catch the attention of Lorenzo ("Enzo"), the ranch's second-in-command. It's not long before June finds herself enjoying an unexpected side benefit of the retreat when she begins knocking boots with Enzo in several very creative (read: kinky) ways and locations. Unfortunately, the fun and games take on a sinister overtone when mysterious things start happening around the ranch. On top of that, one of the other moms seems intent on starting a feud with June. Can Enzo and June figure out who's causing all the trouble before it's too late?
"Camp Hot Mess" was an entertaining romantic comedy with elements of light romantic suspense. For the most part, I liked main characters June and Enzo, though I was hoping for more character development from each of them. Part of the problem was that the story was told only from June's POV, so I didn't feel like I got to know Enzo very well at all. Even so, I liked him and June together, and they certainly had plenty of chemistry.
Overall, I enjoyed and would recommend this book for all romantic comedy fans. I plan to continue with the series.
Overall, I enjoyed and would recommend this book for all romantic comedy fans. I plan to continue with the series.
*Review copy provided by the author via Valentine PR. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "Camp Hot Mess"
The ranchers are about to meet the moms - what could possibly go wrong?
Camp Hot Mess by Bella Jewel is now live!
Unless you're a mom, you just wouldn't understand.
The crying, the diapers, the late nights, the early mornings.
The laughter, the smiles, the joy, the blessing.
I get it. I'm living it. I love it.
I also know that sometimes, moms need a break.
A rest away from the world, away from their troubles, away from the everyday hustle and bustle.
A ranch retreat run by hot cowboys for a month? I'll pay double.
One whole month of nothing but fun and adventures.
I don't think those cowboys knew what they were in for when they signed us up.
We're the ones they all talk about.
Too loud. Too casual. Too rude.
Drink too much, talk too much, swear too much...
You know. Those moms.
We love our kids more than life itself, but we're a god damned mess.
We need a break.
We need those men to ride us as hard as they ride them horses...
Well, I do anyway.
Did I mention I'm single?
Oh, I am.
Did I mention I have secrets?
Whoops. I guess I do.
Did I mention I'm a hot mess?
They're about to find out just how much.
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